The City of Alamo Heights has entered into an interlocal agreement for many years to have prompt medical authority in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. A new agreement with Dr. Chichi Junda Woo is presented to take over as Local Health Authority from the recently retired Dr. Thomas Schlenker, allowing Dr. Woo to impose quarantines during disasters. The resolution adopting this agreement maintains local control during emergencies and is consistent with actions by other Bexar County municipalities.
At the Workshop in Index Insurance to Promote Agriculture and Livestock Development held on December 3rd, 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Professor Michael Carter of UC Davis and Director of the Feed the Future BASIS Assets and Market Access Innovation Lab presented on the importance of creating an integrated social protection scheme, including an insurance component, to help the rural poor climb out of poverty especially as increasing climate shocks are expected
Trillions of dollars in properties and developments along the coastal U.S. are being threatened by a warming planet, according to a groundbreaking government study released in 2018. The threat is not limited to coastal properties. And the threat is not limited to coastal properties. This article covers flood risk management trends, government regulations and insurance, and offers links to many online resources.
Climate Smart & Climate Ready Conference Opening Plenary on April 20, 2013 at Cinempolis in Ithaca, NY. David Kay, Dept. Development Sociology, Cornell University. Community Planning, Climate Change and Uncertainty in a Home Rule State.
The federal government, through a series of historical precedents, h.docxbob8allen25075
The federal government, through a series of historical precedents, has an obligation to assist states when an incident “causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance under the Stafford Act to supplement the efforts and available resources” (Sylves, 2015, p. 92) of already participating actors. However, the nature of presidential disaster declarations relies on loose delineations on its use, and many requests may be viewed as controversial and politically charged in choice. The fact that declarations are highly discretionary and subjective must not be forgotten, and it is important to consider each approval and denial of aid and its amount with a critical eye that not only takes in the human and economic loss of the disaster, but also the political forces behind each decision based on previous and future intergovernmental relations and status.
Let’s say there is a hurricane poised to hit Florida and nearby states in two weeks’ time. The hurricane has been rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale as a category three hurricane with winds liable to hit up to 110 miles per hour, meaning possibly that “structures (may) sustain damage; manufactured housing (is) likely to be destroyed; trees (may) be blown down. Inland and coastal flooding” (Phillips, 2015, p. 13) are completely possible. In this instance, it may be wise for a gubernatorial request to be made before the hurricane hits Florida or the president may move forward and offer assistance even without a request or preliminary disaster assessment (PDA) (Sylves, 2015, p. 114). Requests carried out this way are beneficial as agencies in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can immediately dispatch anticipated resources needs, set up an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and begin the process of fully utilizing and supporting emergency management systems up to the national level. However, there are limits on presidential disaster declarations due to the bureaucratic nature of its process. While PDAs can be provided for initial disaster and response needs, declarations appear to be far more concerned with immediate, short-term response and recovery operations rather than long-term recovery, which is where the bulk of assistance is needed to return communities to normalcy. Response must concern itself with strategic objectives rather than just the operational needs of the moment, and while the nation and national government may feel that they have reasonably met the needs of a disaster after the first few weeks, the people and communities need months or even years to progress and move forward personally, socially, and economically into an environment of normalcy and security.
From what I have read, I think disaster declarations are a significant and necessary part of the measure of any functioning emergency management system, and that assistance should always be considered a bottom-up phenomenon.
The Evolving “Nature” of Environmental Risk: A Responsible Approach for Resid...ntoscano50
Environmental losses suffered by commercial and residential real estate owners are becoming more frequent and severe due to evolving regulatory regimes and the changing global climate. This article reviews the nature of environmental risk, specifically within the context of a changing climate, and proposes the large-scale installation of green infrastructure as both a business opportunity for insurers and a responsible approach...
Flooding - A Business RIsk Mitigated by Planning and InsuranceCBIZ, Inc.
A storm’s impact can disrupt an entire supply chain network – manufacturers, distributors, warehouses and retailers. Supply chain disruptions and even short power outages can paralyze a business. Flood waters can take down a manufacturing operation for days or weeks, damage roads and bridges essential for product delivery, and destroy warehoused inventory. This article discusses current flood risk management trends.
Respond to at least one colleague and provide a different pers.docxkhanpaulita
Respond
to at least
one
colleague and provide a different perspective on how your colleague’s disaster might have influenced specific policy. Describe any insight you have gained from reading your colleague’s post. Use in text citations, references and APA formatting.
A brief description of each of the two disasters you selected. Then explain the specific policy that resulted from these disasters and their impact on the field of emergency management. Finally, describe the challenges that these disasters might present to emergency managers in establishing intergovernmental relationships for response and recovery.
A natural hazard is a threat of a naturally occurring event that affects humans in a negative manner. It is called a natural disaster when the hazardous threat actually happens and harms humans. There are several natural disasters that can leave behind a disastrous effort, but for the purpose of this discussion I chose tornadoes. According Sylves, a tornado is a rapidly rotating vortex or funnel of air extending groundward from a cumulonimbus cloud, exhibiting wind speeds of up to 300 mph (pp. 42). The wind force caused by a tornado has the ability to lift and shift massive amount of debris including destroying large objects such as buildings. There is no clear indication according to meteorologists on exactly how tornadoes are formed, but one known fact is the formation comes from thunderstorms. In order for a tornado to exist there are certain conditions that triggers them. Abundant low-level moisture is necessary to contribute to the development of a thunderstorm, and perhaps a cold front or other low-level zone of converging winds is needed to lift the moist air aloft. Most tornadoes are generated in the Central part of North America, known in the area of the Great Plains, but has been known to touch down in many states. Another natural disaster that can be detrimental in nature is a hurricane, especially a category 4 hurricane. Category 4 hurricanes have speeds between 130-156 mph, and with this time of strength can cause catastrophic damage. Amongst the damage that a category 4 hurricane cause, there is also a high risk of injury or death people, livestock, and pets (Cleary, 2016).
Specific Policies
In 1999, after a tornado torn through Oklahoma and Kansas causing damages to several schools the federal government decided to create a grant that would provide funding for damage prevention projects after a tornado called the FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to states for their use in conducting mitigation activities following a Presidential declaration of a major disaster. HMGP grants are awarded through a cost-sharing arrangement in which the Federal government provides a grant of up to 75 percent of eligible project costs. therefore, a non-Federal contribution of at least 25 percent is required (FEMA, 2002). The aftermath of Hurricane Katrin ...
Note, Closed POD presentation is tweaked to highlingt that businesses and corporation are considered "emergency mgt. workers" and therefore have Title 31 immunity
At the Workshop in Index Insurance to Promote Agriculture and Livestock Development held on December 3rd, 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Professor Michael Carter of UC Davis and Director of the Feed the Future BASIS Assets and Market Access Innovation Lab presented on the importance of creating an integrated social protection scheme, including an insurance component, to help the rural poor climb out of poverty especially as increasing climate shocks are expected
Trillions of dollars in properties and developments along the coastal U.S. are being threatened by a warming planet, according to a groundbreaking government study released in 2018. The threat is not limited to coastal properties. And the threat is not limited to coastal properties. This article covers flood risk management trends, government regulations and insurance, and offers links to many online resources.
Climate Smart & Climate Ready Conference Opening Plenary on April 20, 2013 at Cinempolis in Ithaca, NY. David Kay, Dept. Development Sociology, Cornell University. Community Planning, Climate Change and Uncertainty in a Home Rule State.
The federal government, through a series of historical precedents, h.docxbob8allen25075
The federal government, through a series of historical precedents, has an obligation to assist states when an incident “causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance under the Stafford Act to supplement the efforts and available resources” (Sylves, 2015, p. 92) of already participating actors. However, the nature of presidential disaster declarations relies on loose delineations on its use, and many requests may be viewed as controversial and politically charged in choice. The fact that declarations are highly discretionary and subjective must not be forgotten, and it is important to consider each approval and denial of aid and its amount with a critical eye that not only takes in the human and economic loss of the disaster, but also the political forces behind each decision based on previous and future intergovernmental relations and status.
Let’s say there is a hurricane poised to hit Florida and nearby states in two weeks’ time. The hurricane has been rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale as a category three hurricane with winds liable to hit up to 110 miles per hour, meaning possibly that “structures (may) sustain damage; manufactured housing (is) likely to be destroyed; trees (may) be blown down. Inland and coastal flooding” (Phillips, 2015, p. 13) are completely possible. In this instance, it may be wise for a gubernatorial request to be made before the hurricane hits Florida or the president may move forward and offer assistance even without a request or preliminary disaster assessment (PDA) (Sylves, 2015, p. 114). Requests carried out this way are beneficial as agencies in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can immediately dispatch anticipated resources needs, set up an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and begin the process of fully utilizing and supporting emergency management systems up to the national level. However, there are limits on presidential disaster declarations due to the bureaucratic nature of its process. While PDAs can be provided for initial disaster and response needs, declarations appear to be far more concerned with immediate, short-term response and recovery operations rather than long-term recovery, which is where the bulk of assistance is needed to return communities to normalcy. Response must concern itself with strategic objectives rather than just the operational needs of the moment, and while the nation and national government may feel that they have reasonably met the needs of a disaster after the first few weeks, the people and communities need months or even years to progress and move forward personally, socially, and economically into an environment of normalcy and security.
From what I have read, I think disaster declarations are a significant and necessary part of the measure of any functioning emergency management system, and that assistance should always be considered a bottom-up phenomenon.
The Evolving “Nature” of Environmental Risk: A Responsible Approach for Resid...ntoscano50
Environmental losses suffered by commercial and residential real estate owners are becoming more frequent and severe due to evolving regulatory regimes and the changing global climate. This article reviews the nature of environmental risk, specifically within the context of a changing climate, and proposes the large-scale installation of green infrastructure as both a business opportunity for insurers and a responsible approach...
Flooding - A Business RIsk Mitigated by Planning and InsuranceCBIZ, Inc.
A storm’s impact can disrupt an entire supply chain network – manufacturers, distributors, warehouses and retailers. Supply chain disruptions and even short power outages can paralyze a business. Flood waters can take down a manufacturing operation for days or weeks, damage roads and bridges essential for product delivery, and destroy warehoused inventory. This article discusses current flood risk management trends.
Respond to at least one colleague and provide a different pers.docxkhanpaulita
Respond
to at least
one
colleague and provide a different perspective on how your colleague’s disaster might have influenced specific policy. Describe any insight you have gained from reading your colleague’s post. Use in text citations, references and APA formatting.
A brief description of each of the two disasters you selected. Then explain the specific policy that resulted from these disasters and their impact on the field of emergency management. Finally, describe the challenges that these disasters might present to emergency managers in establishing intergovernmental relationships for response and recovery.
A natural hazard is a threat of a naturally occurring event that affects humans in a negative manner. It is called a natural disaster when the hazardous threat actually happens and harms humans. There are several natural disasters that can leave behind a disastrous effort, but for the purpose of this discussion I chose tornadoes. According Sylves, a tornado is a rapidly rotating vortex or funnel of air extending groundward from a cumulonimbus cloud, exhibiting wind speeds of up to 300 mph (pp. 42). The wind force caused by a tornado has the ability to lift and shift massive amount of debris including destroying large objects such as buildings. There is no clear indication according to meteorologists on exactly how tornadoes are formed, but one known fact is the formation comes from thunderstorms. In order for a tornado to exist there are certain conditions that triggers them. Abundant low-level moisture is necessary to contribute to the development of a thunderstorm, and perhaps a cold front or other low-level zone of converging winds is needed to lift the moist air aloft. Most tornadoes are generated in the Central part of North America, known in the area of the Great Plains, but has been known to touch down in many states. Another natural disaster that can be detrimental in nature is a hurricane, especially a category 4 hurricane. Category 4 hurricanes have speeds between 130-156 mph, and with this time of strength can cause catastrophic damage. Amongst the damage that a category 4 hurricane cause, there is also a high risk of injury or death people, livestock, and pets (Cleary, 2016).
Specific Policies
In 1999, after a tornado torn through Oklahoma and Kansas causing damages to several schools the federal government decided to create a grant that would provide funding for damage prevention projects after a tornado called the FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to states for their use in conducting mitigation activities following a Presidential declaration of a major disaster. HMGP grants are awarded through a cost-sharing arrangement in which the Federal government provides a grant of up to 75 percent of eligible project costs. therefore, a non-Federal contribution of at least 25 percent is required (FEMA, 2002). The aftermath of Hurricane Katrin ...
Note, Closed POD presentation is tweaked to highlingt that businesses and corporation are considered "emergency mgt. workers" and therefore have Title 31 immunity
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
2. SUMMARY
In an effort to have prompt medical authority in the event
of a natural or man-made disaster, the City of Alamo
Heights has entered into an Interlocal agreement for
many years.
Ensures the City has the resources and support necessary
to control events of a man-made or naturally occurring
disaster.
3. BACKGROUND
Dr. Thomas Schlenker recently retired
This necessitates a new Interlocal agreement with
Dr. Chichi Junda Woo as Dr. Schlenker’s successor
Allows Dr. Woo to impose area or widespread
quarantine in the event of a biological, nuclear,
natural or other manmade disaster
4. POLICY ANALYSIS
A Resolution adopting this interlocal agreement is
consistent with prior actions by the City of Alamo
Heights and pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Chapter 121
Is necessary in order to avoid action by the State –
maintains local control and a faster response.
Consistent with other municipalities in Bexar County
5. FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact unless Dr. Woo’s services are
used in accordance with the Local government
Code, Chapter 791.011(c) in conjunction with a
large scale event
Becomes effective upon signature by the Mayor
Renews automatically every two years
